Miller, Cheryl (1964–)

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Miller, Cheryl (1964–)

African-American basketball player. Born Cheryl De Ann Miller, Jan 3, 1964, in Riverside, CA,; sister of Reggie Miller (NBA basketball player); graduate of University of Southern California.

Led University of Southern California to successive NCAA championships (1983–84); won team gold medals at World University and Pan American Games (1983) and Goodwill Games (1986); won a team gold medal at Los Angeles Olympics (1984); coached WNBA Phoenix Mercury (1997–2000); was the 1st woman analyst to work on a nationally televised NBA game (1996) and did tv sports commentary for a number of networks. Named four-time All-American; won final four Most Valuable Player honors after tournaments (1983, 1984); named Sports Illustrated National Player of the Year (1985); won Wade Trophy (1986); inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame (1995).

See also Women in World History.

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